AnswersCR CCPS 1001040-MJ Language Arts 2 Sem 1 V26-27Writing an Argumentative Essay about Education

Writing an Argumentative Essay about Education — Unit test Answers

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Read the excerpt from "Lessons of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."The simple act of refusing to buy table grapes laced with pesticides is a powerful statement that the growers understand.Economic pressure is the only language the growers speak, and they are beginning to listen.Please, boycott table grapes. For your safety, for the workers, and for the children, we must act together.This passage shows that one purpose of Chavez’s speech is

A
to persuade people to stop buying grapes treated with pesticides.
B
to tell people about the financial troubles of grape growers.
C
to urge people to learn more about ways to protect children.
D
to show people how growers and consumers can work together.
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When readers summarize a text, they should

A
always give their own opinions.
B
use the author’s words to sum up the story.
C
include every detail in the text.
D
create a shorter version of the text.
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Read the sentence.The sidewinder is a type of snake that lives in the deserts of the southwest.Which statement about this sentence is true?

A
The sentence gives an example of denotation, because it uses the literal meaning of the word snake.
B
The sentence gives an example of denotation, because it uses the word snake to suggest that the sidewinder is mean.
C
The sentence gives an example of connotation, because it uses the literal meaning of the word snake.
D
The sentence gives an example of connotation, because it uses the word snake to suggest that the sidewinder is mean.
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Read the sentence.I spent the weekend at the beach to get away from the cold weather in the mountains.Which statement about this sentence is true?

A
The sentence gives an example of connotation, because it uses the word cold to suggest that the weather is unemotional.
B
The sentence gives an example of connotation, because it uses the literal meaning of the word cold.
C
The sentence gives an example of denotation, because it uses the word cold to suggest that the weather is unemotional.
D
The sentence gives an example of denotation, because it uses the literal meaning of the word cold.
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Which detail should be left out of an argument for free education of children worldwide?

A
Children of all nationalities and economic backgrounds deserve the same opportunities.
B
All children need an education to succeed in a highly competitive world.
C
Many children do not like school, even though it will benefit them in the future.
D
A free education allows children from all nations the chance to change the world.

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